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Global health internship programme development

Aug 16
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Researched and developed recommendations for an internship programme for Action for Global Health to broaden representation and opportunities for candidates in low- and middle-income countries. The consultancy combined sector research and stakeholder consultation with organisational and programme design, resulting in practical recommendations for an equitable and sustainable internship model.



Client: Action for Global Health

Location: Global (remote)

Duration: September - December 2023



Services

Organisational Development & Strategy • Research • Programme and Project Design



Overview

Action for Global Health commissioned the consultancy as part of its strategic commitment to strengthen engagement with people and civil society organisations in low- and middle-income countries and broaden representation within its global health network. The organisation wanted to establish an equitable internship programme offering opportunities to LMIC-based candidates and needed evidence and practical recommendations to inform the programme’s design, operation and future sustainability.



My Role

I led the research and programme development consultancy, working with Action for Global Health colleagues. My responsibilities included:

  • scoping internship models and good practice across global health and international development organisations;

  • designing and conducting consultations with member and non-member organisations, current and former interns and other stakeholders;

  • analysing qualitative evidence to identify learning on recruitment, remuneration, supervision, duty of care, learning and development, and programme sustainability;

  • exploring equity and inclusion considerations affecting access to internship opportunities for LMIC-based candidates;

  • developing practical recommendations for the design and implementation of an equitable internship programme;

  • incorporating monitoring, evaluation and learning mechanisms into the proposed programme design; and

  • producing the final consultation report and programme recommendations to support Action for Global Health in taking the internship model forward.



Testimonials

“We were impressed by her logical approach, proactiveness in using her own and suggested contacts, organisational skills, follow up with respondents, participants, and contributors, and impressive time keeping and schedule maintenance as well as great communication and analytical skills. We would highly recommend Ellen’s consultancy services.”


Nabila Saddiq Tayub, Membership & Development Director, Action for Global Health


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